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Re: Fire Lighting Survival tip using batteries ?

Hmmm, I like that blst match, seems simple...I have tons of lighters but I find its fun to start a fire using my magnesium block which has the striker rod on the back of it...I use my knife to scrape off a few magnesium flakes (sprinkled over small twigs or dry leaves) then strike the rod and pooof, fire...

Re: Fire Lighting Survival tip using batteries ?

Originally Posted by cutlerylover

I find its fun to start a fire using my magnesium block which has the striker rod on the back of it...I use my knife to scrape off a few magnesium flakes (sprinkled over small twigs or dry leaves) then strike the rod and pooof, fire...

I had a bit of trouble demonstrating mine yesterday. First there was a bit of a breeze which blew the shavings around, then the paper I was trying to light turned out to be very resistant to the idea of burning. High quality junk mail, must have been mixed with clay or something. Eventually used a bit of newsprint and that caught fine, but it still left over half the other sheet underneath it unburnt.

No, a torch does not always mean flames.
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Re: Fire Lighting Survival tip using batteries ?

I think 9Vs are probably the best batteries for this purpose primarily because of its voltage by volume ratio and that the terminals are on the same side...moreover....it would "vent with flame" if shorted

Re: Fire Lighting Survival tip using batteries ?

I'm surprised they don't sell more rugged long shelf life emergency fire starters using the Lithium Iron Disulfide chemistry batteries for 15 year shelf life. (Like Energizer AA and AAA's with their 15 year life)

Also I have a stack of those Swedish Primus Firesteel's.
Seem good, been around forever too... check em out.

Re: Fire Lighting Survival tip using batteries ?

The best that I have found at starting a fire is take all the batteries out of your flashlight and lay them on ground in a circle, then take out your waterproof and windproof matches to start the fire. The point is, you would be more likely to have matches on you than steel-wool.